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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Harbours and Piers (4 Mar 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The use of private boats in the area referred to by the Deputy is regulated by way of mooring discs or pegs. In a scheme introduced in 1991, following lengthy consultation with interested parties, mooring discs were issued to all boat owners having a recognised traditional mooring right, subject to an overall limit on the number of discs issued. It is considered that a limit is necessary so...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural and Heritage Centre (4 Mar 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 212 together. As the Deputy is aware, following ongoing discussions between my Department and the Bank of Ireland, I recently announced a partnership between the Bank of Ireland and my Department to create a new Cultural and Heritage Centre at Parliament Buildings, College Green. The Bank of Ireland at College Green is one of the most iconic...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Naomh Éanna (4 Mar 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The meeting referred to by the Deputy arose from a commitment given in Dáil Éireann on 13 February 2014 that the accountable bodies with an interest in this matter would meet to determine if anything could be done to avert the disposal of the Naomh Éanna. The Deputy will appreciate that a private company such as the Irish Ship and Barge Fabrication Company is not an accountable...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Fisheries Stocks (4 Mar 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The freshwater pearl mussel is critically endangered in Ireland and across Europe. It is listed in Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive and requires the designation of Special Areas of Conservation for its protection. The factors contributing to its decline are well understood and as such did not require further research funded by my Department in the last 10 years. However my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (4 Mar 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that no top-up payments are made to staff of the State bodies and agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group, which I have listed below. In addition, I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department has structures in place to monitor compliance with public sector pay policy as set down by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Body Website Address An...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forestry Management (4 Mar 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Many native woodlands around the country have been selected as European nature sites under the EU Habitats Directive, which provides them with legal protection. For such sites, conservation objectives are in place and certain activities may not be carried out without a legal consent or permit, which may be issued in cases where it has been determined that: the activity will not cause damage;...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (27 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The millennium anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf marks a significant milestone in the history of Ireland. I have been enormously impressed at the initiative taken by local authorities with connections to Brian Ború, the Battle of Clontarf and Ireland's Viking heritage to arrange a series of festivals and events throughout 2014. I have been equally pleased by the enormous community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (27 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 prohibit the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Vegetation such as hedgerows and scrub is important as wildlife habitat and needs to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity. I have initiated a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Marine Safety (27 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish first of all to point out to the Deputy that the decision to dispose of the Naomh Éanna was not taken by me but by its owners, the Irish Nautical Trust. The Naomh Éanna has been moored at Grand Canal Dock since 1989 when it was found to no longer meet health and safety requirements to operate as a passenger-carrying vessel. Unfortunately, the ship has deteriorated...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (27 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware Waterways Ireland undertook a statutory public consultation process on the proposed bye-laws which closed on the 3rd of February. The proposed bye-laws are intended to support the investment already made by Waterways Ireland in new infrastructure and facilities along the Royal and Grand Canals and on the Barrow system. The objective is to enhance Waterways...

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: It has. We all see the importance of it, from the symbolism of North-South co-operation alone to its importance in tourism promotion and North-South recreational use. We all join here in recognising the value and potential of the Ulster Canal and its potential link with Lough Neagh. It would form a spectacular network of waterways in this country that would be unequalled anywhere. Senator...

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome Ms Carmel Meegan and the representatives from the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland. I understand Waterways Ireland has discussed the by-laws with the IWAI and that IWAI works closely with Waterways Ireland in the development of many of the facilities we enjoy around the country. Having opened some of them, such as the new cruising destination at Boyle and the new marina at...

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Waterways Ireland made this offer as the property owners of the Grand Canal Dock because of the continuing serious risk posed by the condition of the Naomh Éanna, the disruption and expense that would be involved were it to sink in the Grand Canal Dock and the absence of any firm indication that the very significant level of finance required to make it safe and insurable was potentially...

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am delighted to take this opportunity to address the Seanad on the very important topic of our inland waterways and the very good work being undertaken by Waterways Ireland. I welcome the head of marketing for Waterways Ireland, Mr. Éanna Rowe, who is in the Gallery this morning. As Senators know, Waterways Ireland was established in 1999 under the British-Irish Agreement Act and is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Following on from work in this area by an interdepartmental Steering Group chaired by my Department, and taking into account submissions arising from the public consultation in respect of the National Landscape Strategy Issues Paper, I expect to bring proposals to Government later this year with a view to finalising the National Landscape Strategy for publication. The Strategy will set out...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that my Department has searched in the past for copies of the lease referred to in the Deputy's Question but to no avail. However, I have asked my officials to conduct a final search for such a copy and to notify the club directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011. Accordingly, the following table lists the payments made to consultants and legal personnel from my Department's Administrative Budget since that date. It may be noted that contracts for the provision of services are not included. Value for money is an overriding consideration in relation to the engagement of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Government includes a commitment to take steps to ensure that all State Boards have at least 40% of each gender. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that eight of the fifteen bodies funded from the Department's Vote Group that currently have boards in place have already reached that target. It may be noted that, in a number of these boards, certain...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Employee Shareholding Scheme (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no commercial semi-State bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group and consequently, there are no employee share ownership plans in operation.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 prohibit the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Vegetation such as hedgerows and scrub is important as wildlife habitat and needs to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity. I have initiated a...